Feels good to celebrate
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| Fabulous Four Celebrating the success of supporting their learners! |
I'm still living on the high of the presentation of our third grade students on Wednesday afternoon. What a celebration to hear our students talk about themselves as learners - each so unique and special. I am so proud of how we cradle the budding self-expression of each of our students and rejoice in the growth we see. I felt humbled by their honesty and vulnerability in talking about themselves.
It was clear that our students are building a growth mindset. Students could easily articulate their areas of strength, where they had grown and what they wanted to improve on.
What resonated the loudest, was the pride and commitment our students have for the culture of their school. They could articulate their need to belong and participate in both their classroom community and the bigger community of our school. Not only could they speak to the rituals, they could talk deeply about the purpose and how those rituals ultimately have created this special place.
Calendar
May 20- 24th:
Tuesday
* RTI meeting 7:15 a.m.
* Lost Coffee for staff 7:45 a.m.
Wednesday:
* Kindergarten leaves for Camp Elim
* 6th grade Portfolio Review
May 27th - 31st:
Monday:
* No School
Tuesday:
* No RTI
* Lost Coffee for staff 7:45 a.m.
Wednesday:
* Page to Stage 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
* 6th Grade Portfolio Showcase Presentations 1:30 p.m.
June 3 - 7th:
Tuesday:
*No RTI
* Sixth Grade Closing Ceremony 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Last Day of School for students
* All School Drum Circle led by 6th grade
* Kona Ice - see schedule
* Report Cards go home with students (hold report cards in office for those students who are on the list who have outstanding fees)
* Drums do not go home
Thursday:
Teacher Work Day
Staff Closing Circle 3:00 p.m.
Friday:
* Staff Backpacking Trip begins
Peek Into Classrooms
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| Guided writing instruction using Every Child a Writer resource. |
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| Learning Target |
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| Authentic assessment and immediate feedback - accountability |
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| Transfer of learning... Look at the Teacher Appreciation card Lauren received from her student - this is the best, most authentic evidence of taking on the learning from direct instruction to authentic purpose and application for a student. So sweet and funny! |
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| Math instruction |
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| 'Market Day' in Rebecca's Crew |
The Power of Feedback
- Third Grade students anxious to read their letter from the portfolio panelists.
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| "Yes!" |
Have a great weekend!
Deborah
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